Professional Teacher Preparation
Teacher Preparation Requirements
Preliminary Credential The SB2042 Professional Teacher Preparation Programs are available for Single Subject and Multiple Subject credentials and are accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). All teacher credential candidates must earn a cumulative 2.75 grade point average in their teacher preparation and pedagogy courses as well as in their overall major. Multiple Subject Credentials The SB2042 Multiple Subject Credential authorizes instruction in any self–contained classroom for grades K–12, preschool, and classes organized primarily for adults, but is especially appropriate for grades K–6. This credential also includes authorization to teach English Language Learners. Undergraduate students interested in teaching in the elementary schools are advised to take the Liberal Studies major: Elementary Education concentration, which includes the required teacher preparation and pedagogy courses. However, a student from any major who wishes to teach elementary school may earn a teaching credential by taking all required teacher preparation and pedagogy courses. Single Subject Credentials The Single Subject Credential authorizes instruction in the subjects listed on the credential in departmentalized classes at any grade level including preschool, grades K–12 and classes organized primarily for adults, but is especially appropriate for middle school and high school. This credential also includes authorization to teach English Language Learners. All students should regularly see advisors in their major as well as the School of Education. Undergraduate students interested in teaching at the secondary level are advised to major in the subject area they wish to teach.
Required Education Courses All candidates for the Preliminary Multiple or Single Subject Teaching Credential must complete the following undergraduate education courses in sequence:
131
Introduction to Teaching
Units: 3
LEDU 301
Psychological Foundations of Education Methods of Teaching Linguistically Diverse Students Elementary Reading/Language Arts
Units: 3
LEDU 330
LEDU 341
Units: 3
Units: 3
LEDU 420
or
Secondary Content Area Reading
Units: 3
LEDU 425
Elementary Curriculum
Units: 4
LEDU 430
or
Secondary Curriculum
Units: 4
LEDU 435
and either
Elementary Student Teaching I Elementary Student Teaching II
Units: 6
LEDU 440
Units: 6
LEDU 442
or
Secondary Student Teaching I Secondary Student Teaching II
Units: 6
LEDU 450
Units: 6
LEDU 452
Admission Application Students who wish to complete the undergraduate teacher preparation program must formally apply for admission to the Teacher Preparation Program during the following Introduction to Teaching course.
A minimum 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 grade scale is required.
Introduction to Teaching
Units: 3
LEDU 301
Pedagogy courses Subject Specific Pedagogy classes are also required of each candidate. Secondary candidates must take LEDU433 and Elementary candidates must take the following subject–specific pedagogy courses: LEDU309, 336, 337, 380; Music 310; Art 306; and Physical Education 201.
Secondary candidates
Single Subject Pedagogy
Units: 2
LEDU 433
Elementary candidates
Elementary Math/Science Methods
Units: 2
LEDU 309
Elementary Health Curriculum and Methods
LEDU 336
Units: 1
Elementary History–Social Science Curriculum and Methods
LEDU 337
Units: 1
Children’s Literature
Units: 3
LEDU 380
Elementary Music Workshop Elementary Art Workshop Elementary Physical Education Methods & Activities
Units: 2
MUSC 310
Units: 3
ARTS 306
PEED 201
Units: 2
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